Holiday Apartment in Sušice: History, Festivals and Cycling Trail

Sušice combines medieval traces, vibrant traditions, and a distinctive cycling trail with a history dating back to the first half of the 13th century. At that time, the settlement was founded on the site of an old Slavic fortified settlement. The site also contained a fortress inhabited by a local lord, whose existence has been archaeologically confirmed.

History and Places of Remembrance

The first written mention of Sušice dates from 1344. That year, a plot of land in Sušice was bequeathed to Velehrad Monastery. Later traces are also part of the town’s historical character: the former manor mill in Sušice is first documented in 1603, while the last milling took place there in 1848. The Chapel of the Virgin Mary dates from 1886. A monument near Sušice also commemorates a Swedish general who fell during the Thirty Years’ War.

Festivals and Living Traditions

Several locally rooted events are part of the annual calendar in Sušice. Mariánské hody s právem is regarded as a local tradition celebrated every year. For 29 and 30 August 2026, Mariánské hody was scheduled to take place at the Hřiště Sušice sports ground. A Fašank procession is also traditionally held, with participants wearing various masked costumes. The children’s day “Dětský den,” featuring the children’s programme “VESELUŠKA A KAMARÁDI,” was scheduled for 13 June 2026. The event “Pálení čarodějnic a stavění máje” is also organised in Sušice.

Culinary Delights and Regional Symbols

Local traditions are also reflected in culinary forms. A traditional slivovitz tasting is held in Sušice, where a jury and the other visitors evaluate the samples submitted. Slovácké koláčky are part of Sušice’s folklore and festive traditions. During hody, the families of the stárky provide refreshments to visitors at their homes. Regional heritage is also reflected in the municipality’s symbolism: it includes a grape motif commemorating the region’s historic winemaking tradition.

Cycling Trail Through Sušice

The 34-kilometre “Stezka Rulandského bílého” cycling trail passes through Sušice. Alongside the historical sites, festivals, and culinary traditions, this provides the town with a clearly named cycling connection.

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More pages about localities: Částkov, Svárov, Rudice, Újezdec, Staré Město, Vyškovec, Stary Hrozenkov, Korytná.

To the higher-level travel overview: Uherské Hradiště District.